Ford car prices rise 2.5 percent from July
Ford announces a 2.5 per cent price increase effective July 1 with Cortinas up 42 dollars, Falcons 55, Fairmonts 80 and Fairlanes 109. The move follows similar rises by Chrysler and BMC, Holden expected to announce next month. Ford cites higher wages under the Vehicle Trades Award, noting net price changes since 1960 are modest.
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Chrysler
British Motor Corporation
General Motors-Holden Pty Ltd
K. A. Horner
NSW seeks larger tax share at Canberra talks
NSW aims for a more equitable share of Commonwealth taxes at the Loan Council and Premiers conference in Canberra. Premier Askin said NSW would present a case for additional funds, noting the federal party’s moves and prior preparations before his overseas trip.
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Nsw
Commonwealth
Canberra
Askin
Lment
Liberal Party
Victoria Premier warns 80000 federal public servants on tax
Sir Henry Bolte said 80 000 Commonwealth public servants in Victoria must pay the tax by end July. The State Opposition Leader Mr Renshaw expected Victoria to seek funds for dams and railway plans. The Commonwealth Government refused to collect the tax from its employees and urged Victoria to stop it from wages and superannuation.
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Melbourne
Henry Bolte
Victoria
Renshaw
Suburbs
Western Suburbs
Sydney
Inister
Gorton
Battalion home for Christmas
The 9th Battalion of the Royal Australian Regiment will relieve the 3rd Battalion in Viet Nam at year end. Minister for the Army Mr Lynch said the progressive changeover would allow most 3rd Battalion members to be home for Christmas. The 3rd Battalion has been at Nui Dat with the 11st Australian Task Force since last December.
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Royal Australian Regiment
Vietnam
Lynch
Nui Dat
Brothers seek exemptions from national service in district court
Geoffrey Philip Whale and Peter Whale both 21 residents of Paradise Avenue Roseville faced district court today on religious grounds against Commonwealth aid. Judge Judy Hicks noted they are intelligent and sincere in their objections and granted partial development scheme exemptions, allowing small exemptions for service while deeming the Gwydir dam proposal insufficient for broader relief.
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Judy Hicks
Cour
Geoffrey Philip
Peter Whale
Sob
Para
Nsw
National Water Resources March
Gwydir
Chemes
Wlentnet
Auuedueneltl Wuthe
Hicks
Start soon on library THREE MONTH TERM CAUTION IGNORED
James William Tuckerman, 18, pleaded guilty before Mr Dobson SM yesterday to driving while disqualified and was sentenced to three months in gaol. The Canberra case noted repeated warnings and a court order cancelling his licence. He had driven in Lonsdale Street at Wilsam on June 9 while disqualified. He claimed it was not the first time he drove while disqualified and cited taking his girlfriend to a hotel and picking up a relative from a dance. He had previously been warned in February about breaking the disqualification. Tuckerman was also disqualified for driving for another 18 months. Deputy for Tuckerman: Sgt A H Bird prosecuted. Mr 8. Wilcox appeared.
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Dobson
Canberra
Tuckerman
Gowrie Coun
Narrabundah
R. J. Galvini
Wilsam
Lonsdale Street
8. Wilcox
A H. Bird
Federal Cabinet debates lines on taxes and drought aid
The Federal Cabinet meets to decide approaches on wages tax changes and defence spending with Victoria and NSW seeking higher ax reimbursements. Canberra progresses on a new district library near the post office, due mid next year, after a 7 1 7 contract to Buildings Pty Ltd. A car parked near the Yacht Club prompts police inquiries as the NC D C outlines special grants to offset financial hardship.
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Fyshwick roadwork case and motorists fined in ACT court
Piechocki 47 builder pleaded not guilty to charges amid mixed testimony about a door incident in Fyshwick. He admitted drinking two glasses rum and two beer. Sergeant Anstill led the case. Twenty others fined $725 total for traffic offences. Stanislaw Plechocki disqualified for 12 months after third DUI offence. Jeffrey Robinson, 71, O Connor, sent to ACT Supreme Court after pleading.
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Piechacki
Piechocki
W. L. Anstill
Dobson
Jeffrey Robinson
Place, O'Connor
ACT Supreme Court
Man Charged With Carnal Knowledge Of Minor In 1967
Robinson faced charges in the ACT courts for carnal knowledge of a 15 year old girl between August and October 1967. Bail set at 200 dollars with 200 dollar surety. Representation by Mrs. Wilcox. Prosecution by Sergeant A H Bird.
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Robinson
Wilcox
A. H. Bird
Supreme Court forms guilty plea in assault case
Ignis Ruvelis a 55 year old motor mechanic pleaded guilty to assault. He was fined 500 by Mr Justice Fox with three months to pay. The prosecution said Ruvelis admitted hitting Ravidinskis several times with a fan belt after conflicts at O Connor. Ravidinskis had lived with Ruvelis and his wife. Witnesses described bruising as slides were shown. Hall, a postman, faced separate charges and was fined 150. The Crown indicated full discharge of the indictment for assault.
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Justice Fox
Connstables
D. J. Craft
B. Charge
Boronia Drive
Miller Street
O'Connor
Ravidinskis
Ruvelis
B. W. Baulman
K. I. Ayres
Det
ACT Cancersssor Supreme Court
al Hall
Dobson
Malic
John
Mantha
A. R. Watson
Ravelis
P. W. Baer
Watson
Mary Mead child care centre receives $19,000
The Mary Mead children's centre in Narrabundah has received $19,000 from the nation since a 20 mile marathon walk in March. Sister Marcian said funds will pay for a storeroom and sewing room nearing completion and the centre is considering buying a bus for transport to schools. Donations are still welcome.
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Mary Mead Children's Centre
Narrabundah
Marcian
Tento
PM Gorton silent on Humphrey Vietnam cease fire comment
The Prime Minister did not comment yesterday on US Vice President Humphrey s assertion that he backed a ceasefire in Vietnam during peace talks. In New York interview Humphrey urged immediate cease fire to aid negotiations.
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Gorton
Humphrey
Vietnam
New York
Jurors Too Costly as Trial Plea Ends Case
In the ACT Supreme Court Mr Justice Fox noted the cost to the community when jurors called up for service are sent away after the defendant pleads guilty at the last moment. Fifty two jurors were summoned yesterday but no trial occurred. Jurors paid attendance money and daily rates were outlined while civil cases also saw frequent dismissals from the hearing list.
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Justice Fox
ACT Supreme Court
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